My wife bought a smart fitness watch for me during here trip to New York. So now instead of using my smart band, since I started using this smart watch and pretty happy with the performance. Initially I faced many issues including first setup took one full day, which was merely 1 hour job (which I understood later) .. So I thought of writing here Fitbit Versa Review for all of you. If you like it do not forget to put comments on my post.

Well, Over the years fitness wearables like smart bands and now smart watches are becoming part of day to day life like a smartphone. And being high end market, there is presence & tussle of big Brands like Fitbit vs Apple, where people are ready to spend hundreds of dollars for their health.

The preliminary market started with fitness bands which are really cheap and affordable for beginners in the fitness area, which later can be graduated to a smart watch which handles full fledged health graph

So competition always focus on smartwatches which will be better and cheaper than the Apple Watch. In this category, Samsung launched the Gear Sport and Fitbit rescently launched the Versa priced about 33% below Apple smartwatch series 3.

Fitbit Versa Review [after 3 months use]

Well I found that Versa, is a stylish, attractive & best looking fitness tracker assisted with fitness tracking facilities, specially I think the Female Health [NEW] facility which is a specially designed to log women periods, their symptoms or even compare the cycle against other health stats like sleep, activity and weight. Also I found it not only function-wise suitable for women but also style wise it goes well on my daughters wrist, that this week I bought the Peach/Rose Gold Aluminium model for my daughter.

It will also be worth mentioning that my smartwatch Versa runs Fitbit OS 2.0 an Operating System incorporating Pebble assets [the company that Fitbit acquired last year]

Here are two options of Fitbit versa Special Edition you may be interested in –

• Lavender Rose Gold
• Peach Rose Gold

Quick Executive summary for you:

• GOOD
  • Attractive, lightweight design
  • Bright, vibrant display
  • Variety of clock faces
  • Great battery life for days
  • Swimproof [water-resistant to 50 meters]
  • Cheaper than Apple Watch, also better battery life than Apple watch.
  • Works with iOS and Android
• BAD
  • No built-in GPS
  • No Spotify
  • Can’t respond to texts, or even read most of them.
  • Battery life not as good as other Fitbit trackers
  • App and Watch faces difficult to load
  • Complicated process to transfer Music to watch !
  • Bulky charger
  • Tap-to-pay model costs slightly higher in the US

My Recommendation : Is it value for money?

[Do scroll down to Read detailed review after the executive summary]

By now I have used this smartwatch for about 3 months, and have also started wearing it during night time due to its comfortable design and extra long battery life. Its fully functional great smartwatch indeed, I loved this super fusion design of a smartwatch with my fitness tracker ! Looks stylish still simple, super lightweight. Nothing to say about the Fitbit App which is known to be the best in fitness community. In my fitbit versa review I am strongly recommending to go with this smartwatch

[and mind it .. although I am die hard Apple fan, one of the major  reason for going with this smartwatch is the price and compatibility with Apple iOS as well as Android]

Also I did not go with the NFC version, since I don’t need it [so why to spend money for that?]

Within three months of use, on an average I really went with 2 charging cycles per week, which is fairly good as compared to an Apple Watch which needed daily charging ! Forget about it even the iPhone needs daily charging !!

One last point! before I conclude that it is Value for money smart watch!!

Because of its descent looks I am using it in gym as well as office too! It goes well with both the environments well, also as said its comfortable to sear in bed too. So in short I am able to use it for 24 hours as a real tracker and my companion too 🙂

Recently I bought a Screen Protector for my Versa, I am not sure if I really need the screen protector, but out of fear of scratching the screen thought of putting it. Simply searched on Amazon for the protector with more good reviews and best price and bought  a pack of 6 screen protectors ! so that I can replace them as needed.

Also I recommend you to see Fitbit Versa Review Video

Now lets have a look at Fitbit Versa specs and features :

Display

• Touchscreen : I found it really Simple, Intutive and responsive, no issues at all.
• High resolution Color LCD : Good visibility in daylight too.
• Customizable Clockfaces [I really did not use it much]
  • Variety of clock faces specially designed for every occasion.
  • Its quick and easy to change the clock faces, just open the Fitbit app, select the Account icon, click the versa image > Clock Faces > Pick a New Clock.
• I am over 40 now, so need spectacles for reading, however in case of Versa the Display icons are large and neatly designed, giving me ease of reading even without my spectacles.

Material of Watch and Wrist Band [Wear day and night, rough & tough]

• Lightweight slim, casual and comfortable Design
  Designed with a super light aluminum geometric case, I am able to wear it during exercise as well as office hours. No issues to continue during sleep hours too.
• Band : made from a comfortable polyester, which is flexible & durable. Here I found it that the wrist band irritates me somehow, due to its sharp edges … not sure how to resolve it so changed the band itself .. the original one doe not suit me.

Main question came to my mind “is Fitbit versa Water Proof?”

Yes, fitbit versa is swim proof, you can use it during Swimming.

• Its water resistant up to 50 meters.
• You can wear it during Swimming. It Tracks laps, duration and calories burned during swim workouts.
• Tip : Do not wear Versa in a hot tub or sauna.
• Operating temperature: -4° to 140° F
• Maximum operating altitude: 28,000 feet

Recommended Read : IP Waterproof rating explained in details

Summary

Reviewer

Bryan

Review Date

2018-05-26

Reviewed Item

Fitbit Versa

Author Rating

5